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  • ​Pinner resident takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon for stroke

    Pinner resident Tony Bicknell is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
    Tony, 46, who works as a Delivery Director at Royal Mail said “I know the devastating impact a stroke can have on someone’s life. It’s a horrible condition that we must conquer. That’s why I want to raise as much money as possible for the Stroke Association so they can co

  • ​Former paramedic takes to his bike for stroke

    Bob Garbutt, a former paramedic and volunteer for the Stroke Association, wants to invite others to join him and help conquer stroke, by taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May 2015.
    Bob Garbutt, 64, from South Norwood, wants to raise awareness of stroke after working 38 years in the service, seeing the devastating effects a stroke can have.
    In 2009, Bob was the brain-ch

  • ​Enfield Grandson Takes on a Sporting Challenge with a Difference

    From Archery to Yoga, Greg Bullen, 28, from Enfield, is taking on 100 different sports over 100 days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped his family in a very difficult time.
    In 1998 Greg’s Nan Nia, had a devastating stroke whilst at home, which affected her speech and movement. Before her stroke, Nia had two mini strokes (also known as a TIA’s or transient is

  • ​Former paramedic takes to his bike for stroke

    Bob Garbutt, a former paramedic and volunteer for the Stroke Association, wants to invite others to join him and help conquer stroke, by taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May 2015.
    Bob Garbutt, 64, from South Norwood, wants to raise awareness of stroke after working 38 years in the service, seeing the devastating effects a stroke can have.
    In 2009, Bob was the brain-ch

  • Enfield grandson takes on a sporting challenge with a difference

    From Archery to Yoga, Greg Bullen, 28, from Enfield, is taking on 100 different sports over 100 days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped his family in a very difficult time.
    In 1998 Greg’s Nan Nia, had a devastating stroke whilst at home, which affected her speech and movement. Before her stroke, Nia had two mini strokes (also known as a TIA’s or transient isc

  • Stroke Association Calls for Volunteers in South West London

    Today the Stroke Association is calling on the local community in South West London to volunteer at the charity’s biggest annual event of the year, the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, on Sunday 10 May.
    Around 3,000 cyclists will hit the streets of London for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, taking in capitals most iconic sights, whilst raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. The Stroke Associati

  • Craig’s marathon effort for Stroke

    Craig Davis, 30yrs old postman, from Uckfield, will be running the London Marathon for the Stroke Association this April. Craig is delighted to finally have a place after applying every year since he was 18 yrs old.

  • ​Stroke survivors enjoy showcase of local support

    Stroke survivors, volunteers, carers and organisations from Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale came together on Monday 23 March, to celebrate the support for stroke survivors in the area.

  • Trio to take on sixteen of London’s Bridges in Thames Bridges Bike ride

    A trio from Tri Fits –U, a small Triathlon/Duathlon Training Club based in Warlingham, have signed up for this year’s 50 mile extended, Thames Bridges Bike ride. Mick, Shelley and Natalie will be riding over sixteen of London’s most famous bridges and going past many iconic landmarks, during the ride which takes place on the 10th May 2015.

  • Father and son team run the Reading half marathon for wife and Mum.

    Donna Boyles from Reading watched on with pride as her husband and son ran the half marathon at the weekend.The father and son team, who are both local football referees, signed up for the run to raise money the Stroke Association after Donna had a stroke in January this year.

  • ​Kings Heath husband steps out for stroke in memory of his wife

    Balbir Ruprai and his family are taking part in their second Step Out for Stroke in Kings Heath Park on Sunday 17 May 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
    This year the family are doing the walk in memory of Deshi Kaur Ruprai who sadly passed away earlier this year after having two devastating strokes and a seizure.
    Deshi and Balbir were happily married for 56 years, and ow

  • ​Middlesex Dad Takes on the Bridges for Stroke

    Donal Madden, 49 from Middlesex, is set to beat the bridges this summer as he takes on the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride, four years after he had a devastating stroke whilst cycling home from work.
    In May 2011, Donal had a major stroke on his way home from work. Donal said, “I was cycling home from work as I usually did, when all of a sudden I felt off balance, which caused me t

  • ​New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Newham

    A new service for young stroke survivors will launch at 2pm on Friday 27 March at Plaistow Library, North Street, Plaistow. The stroke group, called ‘Together we can’ is run by the Stroke Association and will take place on a fortnightly basis.
    The group is for young stroke survivors in their fifties and under, and will take place every other Friday from 2-4pm. The group provides a place for pe

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